SUD Counselor - Oxnard Women's Center

HealthRIGHT 360•Oxnard, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible healthcare to vulnerable populations, focusing on mental health, substance use treatment, and primary care. The Prototypes Women’s Center in Oxnard offers residential substance abuse treatment and detox services specifically for women, including those with children. The program supports women with co-occurring disorders, providing a secure environment for mothers and children to foster attachment while accessing mental health and educational support. The facility can accommodate up to 56 women and 28 children. The SUD Counselor I is a key member of an interdisciplinary team, responsible for assessing client needs and strengths to support their health and recovery. This role involves in-person counseling in individual and group settings, delivering program-specific curricula, case management, and assisting clients in navigating systems of care within a supportive treatment environment. Services can be delivered flexibly in outpatient offices, residential facilities, or in the community, requiring reliable transportation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Registration as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor from an accredited California agency (CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP).
Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Valid California Driver’s License and access to registered and insured transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or other related field preferred.
Experience in the human service field and demonstrated expertise in substance abuse treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group counseling sessions and community meetings.
Proactively link clients to both internal and external resources based on their treatment needs.
Teach classes on treatment-related topics to assist clients in meeting their treatment goals.
Collaborate with each client and other available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the client.
Perform crisis intervention and communicate with the treatment team.
Follow up on clients' treatment progress.
Monitor and document client medication administration.
Ensure secure storage and proper accounting of client medications.
Accompany clients to offsite appointments as needed.
Assign client duties and sign off upon completion.
Motivate clients to fulfill their weekly obligations.
Support intake process and maintain supplies.
Collect, clean, or dispose of biohazard waste.
Disinfect and clean rooms and common areas.
Maintain safety and security of clients in the facility.
Perform periodic house runs.
Perform property and room searches.
Respond to medical emergencies including overdoses.
Perform substance use tests such as urinalysis and breathalyzer.
Observe clients and maintain observation logs.
Document group and individual counseling sessions in a timely manner per program and/or contract requirements.
Accurately enter data in electronic systems.
Document client updates and incidents daily.
Complete and maintain all documentation in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
Complete discharge paperwork and agency assessments.
Maintain weekly logs of client contacts.
Read and respond to communications in a timely manner.
Attend meetings and actively participate.
Meet residential service delivery goals.
Plan and facilitate celebrations and special events.
Work on weekends and holidays as needed.
Complete assigned training on time.
Maintain full compliance with credential requirements.
Perform other assigned duties.